Careers and Salaries

Our graduates find employment in top-tier engineering companies, national labs, and academia. We have strong associations with mechanical and aerospace industries locally and nationwide, including the following companies:

Our students also find employment with start-up and small businesses in the entrepreunerial environment of Orange County and nationwide. Mechanical engineers, because of their breadth of education, are in high demand in industries ranging from biomedical devices to energy and environment, from construction to automation, and from product design to manufacturing

The disciplines of mechanical and aerospace engineering offer some of the most competitive salaries.